We made it!!!!

 Hola Ridgefield Parents,


It was a long first day, but all in all, everything went great. The students had a nice introduction to Costa Rica with a traditional first meal and a nice traffic jam in San Jose.

The guides and I kept telling each other that not one kid made one negative comment about the delays. Great group, we have here and super excited to get the day started.

We got to the homestays a little later than expected, but everyone was waiting for us with balloons and banners making it feel like home for the students. These families are very excited to have Ridgefield.


We will get some close-up pictures today and post them around mid-day.

Here are some pics from yesterday. Hope everyone has a nice weekend in Ridgefield. It's a beautiful day in Sitio de Mata!!!







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  1. Christine MuldoonJuly 2, 2021 at 6:42 AM

    HI BRAELYN! Watch out for cockroaches in your bed! Love, Maddy :)

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  2. Melissa ParrishJuly 2, 2021 at 6:47 AM

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    1. Melissa ParrishJuly 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM

      AWESOME PHOTOS!!! Proud of this group for staying positive even on a long travel day! What a wonderful welcome to have and wow that food looks DELICIOUS!!! ENJOY!!!
      -Melissa Parrish

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  3. Dawn ForgioneJuly 2, 2021 at 6:54 AM

    Thanks for the update! Looking forward to hearing about all your adventures there! Looks like a great first day!

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  4. Debbie FrishmanJuly 2, 2021 at 6:59 AM

    Yay!!! Have the BEST time ever!!?

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  5. Julian TrotmanJuly 2, 2021 at 7:54 AM

    Sounds like you all are off to a great start. Enjoy the day!!

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  6. ShanJuly 2, 2021 at 8:22 AM

    Thanks so much for the update!!! Looks like an amazing first day. Have the best day and enjoy the homestays 🤩

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  7. Melanie PearlJuly 2, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    It's so great to see everyone and hear that you're off and running. Have a great day!

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  8. Aya van Zanten DadasovichJuly 2, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    Happy to hear the trip to there went well and everyone had a great first day! We are very excited to hear about the home stays. What a sweet welcome the kids received!

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  9. Maria Q.July 2, 2021 at 11:02 AM

    So happy everyone is enjoying the trip. I love Costa Rica!
    Their people, food and landscape it’s just amazing!!!
    Have fun Everyone

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  10. DHFCMoms@gmail.comJuly 2, 2021 at 12:05 PM

    Looks like a ton of fun! Enjoy!!
    Love you Olivia!!!💗

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  11. AmandapambyJuly 2, 2021 at 4:16 PM

    So happy to see these smiling faces after a long travel day!
    Love you Natalie!!!!

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  12. rmpuza4July 2, 2021 at 5:46 PM

    The pictures are terrific! Everyone looks happy and excited! Enjoy every minute!

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